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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-
for which ones?
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Hello Jeff,
Still somewhat an open question. For example, this (
HR Revolution) video, demonstrates how much the market
"come to light", as it were. There must be going on two dozen+ vendors out there; some DOT/SAE approved, some not, some with really nice HI/LO beam patterns, some not so good, some with higher temp (aproaching the BLUE end of the visible light spectrum - (very undesirable feature, BTY).
However, LEDs might be the new, sexy way to go. True, they have a lot going for them. But, Lumens isn't everything -
by far! How the light is focused, i.e., the pattern as it relates to the road and safety to traffic headed AT US, and whether or not rain or fog becomes a "blizzard" or white-out is very important. No prize given for a rush to judgement...is my point. AND! Just because they're made by GE or Panasonic or whomever shouldn't be the determining factor. Performance, quality, warranty, price...all have a place in the (as yet) not firmly defined product/technology.
For example, a good HID light (remember those?): what it may lack in LUMENS, (perhaps) it may gain in practical effectiveness in fog/rain due to lower
color 'temp'. Bright on a clear night is good, but in fog or rain or snow, a bluish (6000K+ temp) would reflect badly, looking like bright white confetti against a black background...something to think about. (The reason FOG lights are amber. Amber/red does not rreflect as much, hence less reflection by water back at the driver. And, BTW, the HIDs generate enough heat that they melt snow/ice thus keeping the lens clear and dry.
Just to cut through the hype, I'm massaging a spreadsheet, replete with links and light pattern (HI/LO beam) photos for reference to help me get "dip-stick" review of what is out there. But, I intend to choose one in time to complete my winter upgrades - in time to do the MR4 this spring.
If you're interested, I'll consolidate it and post it - and you can see what I've come up with at that point (a work in progress), how they compare, and we can discuss and anybody can join in to share ideas.
Ideally, we may be able to pic one or two and have a joint purchase (per Robert's suggestion). But regardless, I hope to have something installed in the next 3 months - in time for next spring. Let's keep in touch!
Paul.